May God supply all your wants. [4] See the Greek, which determines the signification of the Latin. (Witham) =============================== [BIBLIOGRAPHY] Omne desiderium vestrum; the common Greek copies, Greek: chreian; though some Greek: epithumian; some Greek: charan, gaudium; and some Greek: pharin, gratiam. ==================== read more
10-19 It is a good work to succour and help a good minister in trouble. The nature of true Christian sympathy, is not only to feel concern for our friends in their troubles, but to do what we can to help them. The apostle was often in bonds, imprisonments, and necessities; but in all, he learned to be content, to bring his mind to his condition, and make the best of it. Pride, unbelief, vain hankering after something we have not got, and fickle disrelish of present things, make men discontented... read more
Philippians 4 THERE ARE TWO words in the first verse which direct our thoughts to what has gone before: “Therefore” and “so.” We are to stand fast in the Lord therefore, that is, because of, or in view of, what has just been stated. Well, what has been stated? Our heavenly calling, our heavenly citizenship, our expectation of that body of glory, fashioned like unto Christ’s in which we shall enter into our heavenly portion. No uncertainty here! And no disappointment when the moment of... read more
The generosity of the Philippians and God's reward: v. 14. Notwithstanding ye have well done that ye did communicate with my affliction. v. 15. Now ye Philippians know also that in the beginning of the Gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. v. 16. For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity. v. 17. Not because I desire a gift; but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. v. ... read more
(4). The Apostle’s thankfulness for the gifts of love which he has received from them( Philippians 4:10-20).His joy on account of such friendship (Philippians 4:10); correction of a possible misunderstanding on their part (Philippians 4:11-13); grateful recognition of their kindness (Philippians 4:14-17); and assurance of the divine blessing (Philippians 4:18-20)10But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye... read more
Philippians GIFTS GIVEN, SEED SOWN Php_4:15-19 R.V.. Paul loved the Philippians too well and was too sure of their love to be conscious of any embarrassment in expressing his thanks for money help. His thanks are profuse and long drawn out. Our present text still strikes the note of grateful acknowledgment. It gives us a little glimpse into earlier instances of their liberality, and beautifully suggests that as they had done to him so God would do to them, and that their liberality was in... read more
“My God Shall Supply Every Need” Philippians 4:10-23 The Apostle had been glad to receive the gifts of his friends, because these evidenced their earnest religious life. It was fruit that increased to their account. On his own part he had learned one of the greatest of lessons-contentment with whatever state he found himself in. This is a secret that can only be acquired by our experience of life in the will of God. When once the soul lives in God and finds its highest ideal in the... read more
Passing from particular to general instruction, the apostle first enjoined the grace of rejoicing. Twice he repeated his injunction. Moreover, he charged the Philippians that forbearance toward all men should be manifested. Continuing, he showed that the cure for anxiety is supplication with thanksgiving. In this connection he used that remarkable phrase, "the peace of God." Observe it carefully, the peace of God, His quietness as serenity, based on His infinite knowledge and unlimited power.... read more
ALL NEED SUPPLIED‘My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.’ Php_4:19 The Apostle here puts in his personal claim upon God as his God. There is no doubt in his heart he has a right to say it. It solves a thousand questions when we can say ‘My God.’ Now here is a promise wide enough and broad enough to meet our case whatever it is. I. How manifold are our needs.—What is your need?( a) Is it pardon? That is the first on the list of spiritual blessings.... read more
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Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Philippians 4:10-23
(10) ¶ But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. (11) Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. (12) I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: everywhere and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. (13) I can do all things through Christ which... read more